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Geotechnical Monitoring Sensors

What are geotechnical sensors?

Geotechnical sensors are instruments used to measure ground and structural behaviour. They capture changes in movement, stress, pressure, and groundwater conditions.

These sensors are installed in soil, rock and structures. They provide accurate data throughout construction and operation phases.

Geotechnical sensors form the foundation of reliable geotechnical monitoring systems. They support informed decision‑making on complex infrastructure and construction sites.
 
 

Why are geotechnical sensors important?

Geotechnical sensors provide early detection of ground and structural changes. They help identify risks before they become safety or program issues.

Sensor data supports safe construction and long‑term asset performance. It reduces uncertainty in challenging ground and environmental conditions.

Geotechnical sensors enable proactive risk management. They support compliance with design, safety and regulatory requirements.
 
 

Why choose Sixense for the supply of geotechnical sensors?

Sixense supplies proven, project‑ready geotechnical sensors for demanding environments. We take an agnostic approach and select sensors based on site conditions and monitoring objectives.

We combine sensor supply with installation, monitoring and expert analysis. This ensures data reliability and clear insights throughout the project lifecycle.

Sixense supports manual and automated monitoring systems. Our sensors integrate seamlessly with digital platforms and real‑time dashboards.

Types of geotechnical sensors

  • Inclinometers and in‑place inclinometers
  • Extensometers and multipoint extensometers
  • Piezometers (standpipe and vibrating wire)
  • Load cells and pressure cells
  • Settlement sensors and hydrostatic levelling systems
  • Tiltmeters and crack meters
  • Strain gauges and stress meters
  • Temperature sensors
  • Vibration and geophone sensors

Benefits of using geotechnical sensors

  • Early warning of ground or structural movement
  • Improved safety for workers and nearby assets
  • Reduced construction and operational risks
  • Better understanding of ground behaviour
  • Support for design validation and construction control
  • Reliable data for expert analysis and reporting
  • Integration with automated and remote monitoring systems

Applications of geotechnical sensors

  • Tunnels and underground works
  • Deep excavations and retaining structures
  • Slopes, embankments and cuttings
  • Bridges and transport infrastructure
  • Buildings and basements
  • Mining and resource projects
  • Dams, levees and hydraulic structures
  • Urban construction in sensitive environments

Our geotechnical sensor suppliers

Sixense works with leading geotechnical sensor manufacturers. We select proven technologies to suit project risks, ground conditions and monitoring objectives.

Key geotechnical sensor suppliers include

The benefits of using our Geotechnical monitoring sensors

Cutting-edge expertise

gained from more than 20 years of on-site experience and in-house development

Dedicated local teams

an extensive network of skilled instrumentation engineers and technicians

A turnkey service

from sensor installation to processed data, alarms and reports available in Beyond Monitoring

Geotechnical know-how

allowing intelligent interpretation of measurement data, and to identify anomalies

Data quality control

driven by proactive maintenance to ensure that measurements are accurate and actionable

Access to our vast sensor network

we partner with the world's leading sensor suppliers, to bring you the best quality sensors at the best price